Fine & Professional Cellos
We carry a selection of fine antique and contemporary Italian, French, English, German and American instruments
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An American Cello by: Gunther Reuter, Chicago 1986.
Featured Instrument Gunther Reuter (b.1934, d.2013) was a master luthier who was particularly known for his fine cellos. He was with the firm of Fritz Reuter & Sons in the Hague which established a shop in Chicago in 1968. Famed cellist, Frank Miller, owned at least two cellos by this esteemed maker. Miller had served as Principal cellist of Chicago Symphony Orchestra as well as playing in the NBC Symphony Orchestra, the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra under Eugen Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra under Leopold Stokowski having joined at 18 years of age. This pristine cello possesses superfine workmanship, materials and varnish. Its tone is fit for the greatest concert artists. Reuter’s work is highly praised but not so well known, making this instrument a bargain not to be passed up. Available Now |
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A French Cello by: Paul Bisch, 1960
Featured Instrument Paul Bisch (b.1893, d.1967) was, like so many makers of his time, born in the violinmaking city of Mirecourt. He worked as luthier and restorer for many of the most prominent shops of the era such as those of Léon Mougenot, Thibouville Lamy and Caressa & Français. In 1923, he partnered with Christian Olivier in Paris. Sometime after dissolving their more than decade-long partnership, Bisch relocated back to Mirecourt. This instrument has many of the finest attributes of a French instrument. It's a cello with personality and unlike the French trade instruments, it has a large, open and moldable sound with a good amount of depth and power. It has a few well restored cracks to the top (though the post area is free of any cracks) while the back, ribs and scroll are in virtually mint contrition. It features excellent materials worked with a sensitivity to proportion and tonality. It's covered in a supple and translucent varnish. Available Now |
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A German Cello by: Rainer W. Leonhardt, Mittenwald 1994
Featured Instrument Rainer Leonhardt (b. 1963) comes from a long line of string instrument makers. The Leonhardt shop has been open since 1926 and the Mittenwald tradition of instrument making goes back much further still. Leonhardt learned the trade in the family tradition and went on to receive his diploma in 1982 and his master's certificate from the Chamber of Crafts in Munich in 1990. He subsequently won numerous accolades including "best European participant in the European Association of Violin and Bow Makers Competition" in 1997. This cello is an extremely successful instrument. Leonhardt's choice of superb European tonewoods, flawless execution of the graduations, and fine varnish culminate in a cello that is light, lively, resonant, responsive, rich, powerful and balanced. We sometimes talk about certain instruments punching above their weight class. This instrument really delivers on that statement. It is superlative in every way (including the price). This instrument is more than up to the task of being a constant and reliable companion for a professional cellist. Available Now |
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An Italo-American Cello by: Vittore Giardinieri, Lake Creek, Oregon 1995
Featured Instrument Vittore Giardinieri / Victor Gardener (b.1909, d.2006) was born in Oregon to immigrants of the Tyrolian region of present-day Italy. He began making instruments at 19, a complete autodidact. His work was eventually discovered by Hans Weisshaar, who introduced him to legendary Italo-American luthier, Simone Sacconi. Giardinieri worked in logging, farming and irrigation while continuing to improve his craft. With the exception of the ebony (which he purchased as raw timber and sometimes substituted with mountain mahogany), he personally sourced all his wood locally. He selected, cut, milled, dried and aged his own timber. Moreover, he made his own purfling, fittings and even chinrests for each of his instruments. He imparted much of this knowledge to master luthier, Christopher Dungey. According to Dungey, Giardinieri completed 405 instruments, 108 of them being cellos. he is an important and influential figure in American violin making. This cello, made in Giardinieri's 86th year, had a rugged appearance befitting a maker who worked the land. There is a beauty in this rough yet inspired work. This instrument bears no conceit. It is an honest instrument, imbued with the character and integrity of the maker. Wonderful shades of gold reflect and scatter from this cello's rough surface. It's tone, deep, warm and earthy. Available Now |
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Bharat Khandekar, England, 1989
Bharat Khandekar
The cello bears the label "Dragonetti Musical Instrument Company, 1989, Made in England, George V, Bharat Khandekar." The cello is modeled on Pedrazzini. Two-piece maple back, and two-piece pine front. Outstanding cello, outstanding sound.
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Johannes Schultz, China
J. Schultz
This semi-professional level cello provides a great deal of color and warmth for any aspiring cellist. This instrument has incredible sound potential without sacrificing excellent tone quality, and responds cleanly to virtuoso playing.
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Joseph Satriani S.E., China
J. Satriani S.E
This Professional level, one-piece back cello has been carefully antiqued by the maker, and appears in rich golds and reds. The special edition Satriani is a powerhouse of sound. With incredible projection and character, this instrument shines with a solo performer. The coupling of warm strings makes this instrument perfect for vibrant solo cellists.
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Anselmo Curlemo, Italy, c. 1950
Anselmo Curlemo
"Born at Turin, 1888. Pupil of Marchetti. Rather faithful representations of a Guadagnini, Pressenda, and Rocca. Refined workmanship adorns the various lineaments." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers) This cello was made by Anselmo Curletto of Turin, Italy between 1950 and 1960. On the inside of the instrument there is a label of Anselmo Curletto’s teacher Enrico Marchetti, dated 1911. The instrument was constructed by Anselmo Curletto after the style of Enrico Marchetti after his death.
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